Victor Wembanyama Blocks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Twice In Thunder-Spurs Game
UPDATE: The Spurs won by a score of 132-118, and Victor Wembanyama finished with 28 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and five blocks.
On Thursday evening, the San Antonio Spurs are playing the Oklahoma City Thunder (at home) in Texas.
During the game, Victor Wembanyama blocked superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander twice, and the highlights got a lot of views on social media.
The star rookie has established himself as one of the best rim protectors in the league at just 20 years old.
Wembanyama entered the matchup with averages of 20.6 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.3 blocks per contest while shooting 46.6% from the field and 31.7% from the three-point range in 53 games.
The Spurs are the 15th seed in the Western Conference with an 11-48 record in 59 games.
They are 1-9 over their last ten games and are in the middle of a five-game losing streak.
Most recently, the Spurs lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 114-105.
Wembanyama had 17 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, two steals and four blocks while shooting 5/13 from the field and 2/7 from the three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
Following the Thunder, the Spurs will remain at home to host the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon in San Antonio, Texas.
Meanwhile, the Thunder are among the best teams in the league and are the second seed in the Western Conference with a 41-17 record in 58 games.
They are 8-2 over their last ten games and are in the middle of a six-game winning streak.
Following the Spurs, the Thunder will visit the Phoenix Suns on Sunday evening.
